October 30, 2024 Oregon parents arrested after repeatedly tasing young children as discipline: police Police in Oregon have arrested the parents of two young children after authorities investigated reported abuse, including use of a taser on the children.
October 30, 2024 Stem cell research showing new possibilities for treating infant heart disease Enzo Porrello said he is working to develop stem cell treatments that can target the root cause of heart disease to ultimately avoid the need for transplantation.
October 28, 2024 Halloween candy overload: 5 ways to keep kids from overindulging Halloween is filled with sweet stuff for kids. Pediatric obesity specialist Dr. Dyan Hes and registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein share their tips to help parents find a nutritious balance.
October 24, 2024 Study showing puberty blockers do not improve kids' mental health not published for fear of being ‘weaponized' A doctor behind a nearly decade old study showing puberty blockers do not affect kids' mental health said she has still not published the findings because they'll be "weaponized."
October 21, 2024 Convicted child-porn peddler asks court for non-prison punishment so he can advocate for trans daughter The father of trans athlete Maëlle Jacques is seeking a non-prison sentence for child pornography charges, citing his advocacy for his trans daughter to play on girls sports teams.
October 21, 2024 Dinner for children doesn't have to be complicated with these simple tips from food experts In original interviews, food experts share how to get the children involving and interested in meal planning and prep in the kitchen — which helps them understand how to eat well.
October 18, 2024 Family selling dream home to fund life-saving treatment for 5-year-old daughter Tallulah Moon, 5, has SPG56, a degenerative brain disease that is caused by a rare gene mutation. Now, the family is selling their dream home to raise money for their her life-saving therapy.
October 15, 2024 New Jersey boy, 12, killed in freak accident after tree falls on him while playing in backyard Authorities said a 12-year-old boy was killed after a tree fell on him while he was playing with a friend in his backyard in New Jersey.
October 14, 2024 Ban on gender treatments for kids defended by Republican AGs ahead of Supreme Court oral arguments Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey defend the Volunteer State's ban on sex-change surgeries for minors as SCOTUS prepares to hear the case this fall.
October 13, 2024 Boy facing blindness gets life-changing eye surgery: ‘Such a blessing’ A 7-year-old boy in West Africa who was going blind can now see again, thanks to life-changing eye surgery provided by the Mercy Ships charity. His doctors and mother speak about the experience.